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Tile Roof Installation
Tile is one of the best roofing materials around. Homeowners choose tile roofs for the curb appeal, with colors and materials that match almost any home’s exterior.
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Benefits of Tile Roofs
Tile roofs are durable, long-lasting, and energy-efficient — a well-installed clay tile roof can last 50 to 100+ years, and concrete tile commonly reaches 40 to 50+ years, in Florida’s climate. On top of the wide variety of tile homeowners can choose from, tile roofing is built to withstand heavy winds and severe weather. Because individual tiles can typically be replaced as needed, ongoing maintenance is more manageable than many other roofing materials — though the underlayment beneath the tile usually needs replacing well before the tile itself, often in the 20 to 25 year range.
Types of Tile Roofs
Clay tile roofs are made from natural clay that’s fired in a kiln. Clay tile is prized for holding its color and can last 50 to 100+ years in the right conditions, making it a popular choice for coastal and Mediterranean-style Florida homes. Clay tiles are very durable and resistant to fire, hail, and other harsh weather conditions, and they’re energy-efficient, helping keep electricity costs down.
Concrete tile roofs are made from concrete reinforced with fiberglass or steel mesh. They’re known for their strength, durability, and affordability, and are typically more budget-friendly to install than clay. Concrete tile generally lasts 40 to 50+ years in Florida’s climate — somewhat less than clay’s typical 50-to-100+-year range, but with easier sourcing for repairs. Concrete shares clay’s energy-efficiency benefits and is relatively easy to maintain.
Tile roofs are made from a variety of materials, including clay and concrete. We offer Eagel, Westlake Royal, and Crown brand roof tiles.
Cost of Tile Roofs
Tile roofing is typically a bigger upfront investment than other roofing materials, but it pays off in durability and lifespan — well-installed tile roofs in Florida often run in the $8 to $25 per square foot range depending on material, roof complexity, and site access, with concrete generally at the lower end and clay at the higher end. Because tile is so long-lasting, maintenance stays manageable overall, but the underlayment beneath the tile — not the tile itself — is usually what needs replacing first, typically in the 20 to 25 year range. We recommend a professional inspection at least once a year, and always after a major storm, to catch cracked or displaced tiles, flashing issues, and underlayment wear before they turn into interior leaks.
Once your project is scheduled, here’s what to expect from start to finish.
